Quote by Samuel Johnson
You cant be in politics unless you can walk in a room and know in

You cant be in politics unless you can walk in a room and know in a minute whos for you and whos against you. – Samuel Johnson

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Between falsehood and useless truth there is little difference. As gold which he cannot spend will make no man rich, so knowledge which cannot apply will make no man wise. – Samuel Johnson

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There is no private house in which people can enjoy themselves so well as at a capital tavern… No, Sir there is nothing which has yet been contrived by man by which so much happiness is produced as by a good tavern or inn. – Samuel Johnson

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The modern conservative is engaged in one of mans oldest exercises in moral philosophy that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. – John Kenneth Galbraith

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Politics is a blood sport. – Aneurin Bevan

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For too long, we have focused on our differences – in our politics and backgrounds, in our race and beliefs – rather than cherishing the unity and pride that binds us together. – Bob Riley

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And after I make a lot of money, Ill be able to afford running for office. – Christy Romano

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